Firefox Should Have a Warning Label

[Amie]

Yes, I've noticed that on most older Macs, Safari runs faster than Firefox. However, rendering Web pages accurately is a whole other issue.

As far as Firefox themes go, I currently have Noia 2 (eXtreme) and SphereGhome 1.5, which are two of my favorites (I just love the colors and graphics and the cute little things that the tool bar icons do when you mouse over them); Aluminum Kai, which is very cool (sort of underwater-like); BlackJapan, which I'm not too impressed with; Red Cats (blue flavor), which I haven't used yet; BlueShift (haven't used it yet); and Kids Scribbles (I don't care if it says it's a kids' theme--it ROCKS).

I also have Metal Lion, which I probably WOULD like ... if I could understand Mr. Lion's instructions on how to change the options and use the chrome scroll bars instead of the green. I've downloaded the Edit Config Files extension, but I have no idea what to do with it. His instructions are made for friggin' computer programmers! How am I supposed to know what all that crap means??? LOL So, if anyone cares to take a shot at helping me, please feel free...

[CaptainQuark]

I use Firefox on the PC (on the odd occasion that I use the PC for internet browsing), but IMHO, nothing beats Safari on the Mac. I can't give you any techy reasons, it's just personal preference.

[nixgeek]

Originally Posted by eric2006

Well, in Windows, Firefox is a much better option than IE.. no matter what resources it uses. If you really want a fast browser, try lynx or elinks. I'm using lynx (on linux) right now, it's fast. Then again, it's text based, but for forums, you don't really need images..

Well, I think that goes without saying when it comes to IE on Windows. LOL

But yes, Lynx/Links/eLinks is definitely faster than anything out there...even Safari...if you don't mind the lack of media...

[symphonix]

Originally Posted by Amie

As far as Firefox themes go, I currently have Noia 2 (eXtreme) and SphereGhome 1.5, which are two of my favorites (I just love the colors and graphics and the cute little things that the tool bar icons do when you mouse over them); Aluminum Kai, which is very cool (sort of underwater-like); BlackJapan, which I'm not too impressed with; Red Cats (blue flavor), which I haven't used yet; BlueShift (haven't used it yet); and Kids Scribbles (I don't care if it says it's a kids' theme--it ROCKS).

Wow. You've just listed pretty much every one of the Firefox themes that I absolutely hate. I prefer my browser minimilast, with no buttons, no effects, and a neutral colour scheme. Each to their own I guess.

For me, Firefox wins out 70% of the time. Safari still beats it for RSS feeds, and for its privacy features. Firefox has far superior ad blocking, quick-searches, and a lot of other useful plugins. Both have earned a place on my Dock.

[fryke]

Browsers are for weak people.

[Lt Major Burns]

firefox doesn't have PithHelmet. firefox does have horrible buttons.

[nixgeek]

I don't know. I actually like the buttons on FF as well as those on Camino. It's definitely much better than any theme or button available in Mozilla/Seamonkey.

[symphonix]

Originally Posted by Lt Major Burns

firefox doesn't have PithHelmet. firefox does have horrible buttons.

Firefox has the FREE AdBlock plugin, which is far superior to PithHelmet. I found PithHelmet a little unstable for my tastes. AdBlock works well because you can add in new filters on the fly, very quickly, with wildcards.

As for the buttons, Firefox has themes. The default theme is about as dull as anything can be, but some are quite smart and elegant.